Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live
A government review into youth worklessness, led by Alan Milburn, is recommending significant changes to education and the benefits system. The review proposes that primary schools in England be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without securing employment.

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AI-generatedA government review into youth worklessness, led by Alan Milburn, is recommending significant changes to education and the benefits system. The review proposes that primary schools in England be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without securing employment. These recommendations aim to address Britain's crisis in youth worklessness. The article also notes that the number of arrests for illegal working has more than doubled since 2024 compared to the previous two-year period.
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3 extractedMore than double the number of arrests for illegal working were made in 2024 compared to the previous two-year period.
Sweeping changes in education policy and a shake-up of the benefits system are to be called for to address youth worklessness.
A government review will recommend that primary schools identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without finding a job.